US Fraud Case Puts Nigerian Couple at Risk
National News – A Nigerian national, Opeyemi Olujobi, and his wife, Jennie Davidson, are facing up to 50 years in prison in the United States over an alleged $500,000 credit card fraud scheme. The charges were announced by prosecutors in New York, where the couple was arrested and is expected to stand trial. Authorities say […]
Hormuz Standoff Deepens Amid US-Iran Tensions
National News – Tensions escalated in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday as Iran insisted it would keep the vital oil passage shut while a naval blockade by the United States remains in place. The standoff comes despite a fragile ceasefire extension aimed at preventing further conflict in the Gulf region. The dispute centers on […]
FG Cuts Bond Offer, Still Targets N700bn
National News – Nigeria’s Federal Government, under Bola Tinubu, is set to raise N700bn through domestic bonds this April, marking another step in its evolving borrowing strategy amid persistent economic pressure. The plan, confirmed by the Debt Management Office, schedules the auction for April 27, with settlement two days later, targeting institutional investors like pension […]
Senate Pushes for Campaign Suspension Over Insecurity
National News – Nigeria’s Senate has called for drastic emergency measures, including the possible suspension of political campaigns in eight northern states, as insecurity intensifies. The recommendation came during plenary on Wednesday at the Nigerian Senate, where lawmakers raised alarm over renewed insurgent attacks and growing civilian vulnerability across affected regions. The motion was triggered […]
Alleged Coup Trial Begins as Defendants Deny Charges
National News – Tension filled the Federal High Court Abuja as six individuals accused of plotting to destabilise Nigeria formally denied all allegations, setting the stage for a high-stakes legal battle that could test the country’s security framework and judicial transparency. The defendants — including retired military officers and a police inspector — were arraigned […]